Benares Restaurant, Mayfair

12a Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BS -

From
£800 min spend
Up to
200 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

Benares Mayfair is a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant located on Berkeley Square in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.

With refined cooking and perfectly presented dishes at the heart, Executive Chef Sameer Taneja creates seasonally changing menus that draw on influences and spices from all corners of the subcontinent, to enhance rather than overwhelm the top-quality ingredients sourced from UK’s finest producers.

Sameer Taneja is Executive Chef at Benares, London’s trail blazing Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Mayfair. Using his classical training in French and Indian cuisine and 20 years’ experience working alongside some of the world’s best chefs, Sameer’s culinary style pairs high quality British ingredients with authentic Indian spices and techniques.

Benares has 4 private dining rooms and can be hired for exclusive events such as corporate functions, product launches and personal celebrations. The events and hospitality team will help tailor each event to the needs of the client to ensure an exceptional experience.

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 150

Theatre

up to 12

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

up to 25

Classroom

up to 20

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Air conditioning

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Telephone

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Whiteboards

Audio & visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

Licensed for alcohol

Location

Reviews

Danny Leong
September 2024
Great Indian fine cuisine at Benares London. The restaurant was a bit dark hence the photos did not do justice to the actual taste of the food. Go for their creative starters and mains but the traditional dishes are good too. Definitely need to save some space for their desert.
Angela Costa
August 2024
Shiv was fantastic. He took us through the menu and the history of India. If you visit one Indian restaurant in the UK this is the one. If you are an expert in the cuisine or a novice, you'll experience the same ambience just the same. Shiv will walk you through making sure you are comfortable and are fully immersed within the culture. The food is other worldly. You won't regret.
Kathryn Zells
September 2024
We had the most incredible experience here! We opted for the tasting menu and were blown away. Not only was each course unique, but also incredibly delicious in its own way. By the end we were so full, which is not always the case with tasting menus. The service was also impeccable. From the moment we walked into the door to the moment we left, every person we encountered from the staff was helpful and friendly. Special shout out to Shiv who vividly explained each course and provided the utmost professionalism in his service. Thank you, Shiv, for a truly great evening!
Alan Barry
September 2024
WOW WOW amazing! Literally one of the best meals I have had. The food is sublime. The chicken momo starter in chestnut soup is like nothing I have every had - spicy tingle on the lips, sweet soft chestnuts, umami soup, delicious spiced chicken - unbelievable. Murg makhani main was superb - along with garlic naan, tikka aubergine, dal - layers and layers of flavour. Dessert absolutely delicious too - chai brulee. Followed by petit fours! Staff were excellent - friendly, funny, efficient. And 3 courses for £49 at lunch is superb pricing for a Michelin* restaurant in central London! Will be back!
Amina Abilkassym
October 2024
Food was amazing, everything we tried was very delicious, especially Welsh lamb and butter chicken. Our waiter Shiv was very friendly and showed excellent service. It was also our anniversary and we received a complementary dessert with “Happy anniversary!” decoration which was very thoughtful. 10/10